Turns out those four years of high school Latin might not have been the complete waste of time you thought they were.

Besides being able to translate the inscriptions on money, if you happen to find yourself in Vatican City—the Pope's neighborhood and the seat of Catholic power—you'll be able to get cash without having to ask for help or fumble through menus until you find the English option. [Kottke - Image: sethschoen / Flikr]